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Explore the latest news, stories, and updates from Gaston Community Foundation, including grant announcements, donor and nonprofit spotlights, scholarship highlights, and community impact across Gaston County.
February 2, 2026
January is a season of action at the Foundation. Through listening, learning, and collaboration with donors, nonprofits, advisors, and civic partners, we’re aligning charitable resources with meaningful outcomes and the needs ahead.
January 22, 2026
When food assistance uncertainty raised urgent concerns, GCF moved quickly—partnering with Second Harvest and launching the Lowery Challenge for Hunger Relief. A $50,000 match from John and Malinda Lowery, plus an anonymous $50,000 gift, helped drive $123,720 raised to support Gaston County food banks.
December 29, 2025
A heartfelt year-end message of gratitude to the donors, nonprofit partners, and community leaders who helped strengthen lives across Gaston County in 2025—and an invitation to carry that momentum into 2026 as we look ahead to our 50th anniversary in 2028.
December 26, 2025
The TCGC grant cycle is open now. Gaston County students in grades 9–12 can apply for up to $1,000 to fund a project that supports a local nonprofit. Online applications are due by January 4, 2026.
December 2, 2025
President Richard Rankin explores how Donor Advised Funds at Gaston Community Foundation operate like “charitable checking accounts,” giving donors an easy, flexible way to support nonprofits, simplify tax records, and grow their charitable dollars through invested funds.
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